POPULATION COVERAGE OF MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH INTERVENTIONS: THE IMPACT OF DONOR FINANCING, COVERAGE CHANGE METRICS AND PREDICTORS OF MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICE UTILIZATION. By Anuli N. Nwaohiri A dissertation submitted to Johns Hopkins University in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Baltimore, Maryland December 2013 ©2013 Anuli Nwaohiri All Rights Reserved Abstract Background Donor financing in conjunction with national policies works through the existing health system to impact the uptake of MNCH interventions. However within countries, other key factors such as individual and household behaviors, the political economy, and the macroeconomic environment also influence the uptake of interventions. Demonstrating the relationship between increased financing and increased coverage can provide a platform for policymakers and other stakeholders to refine and appropriately target their health programs. Methods This complex relationship between financing and coverage was analyzed on a global level among multiple countries: 1) A multi-country analysis examining the impact of official development assistance on the change in coverage levels of MNCH interventions; 2) To further contextualize the results of the multi-country analysis, a systematic review was performed to identify the different metrics used in computing coverage change; and 3) Individual-level factors related to utilization of maternal health services was examined among women of varying socioeconomic status in Nigeria. Results The multi-country analysis examining the impact of official development assistance (ODA) on coverage levels of MNCH interventions positive associations. The systematic review found that the method of computing change is important in coverage change ii estimates; and this can impact findings and future research directions. Furthermore, the trend of coverage rates within a country and the baseline rate is also important. Lastly, predictors of maternal health service utilization among Nigerian women were maternal education and employment. Conclusion This analysis has shown that ODA to maternal and child health can be effective in increasing the coverage rates of MNCH interventions. These results are important and present a preliminary attempt to understand this complex relationship between financing and the uptake of health interventions. In addition, the coverage change metrics utilized are important can have a significant impact on the results of coverage change analyses. Lastly, in our analyses that examined individual level factors associated with maternal health service utilization, maternal education and employment are shown to be important factors associated with utilization regardless of socioeconomic status. Understanding the dynamics between individual level predictors and the uptake of interventions is important to ensure that those in need are appropriately targeted for health interventions. iii Funding source: This work was supported through the Countdown to 2015 for Maternal and Child Survival by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank and the Governments of Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. iv Ph.D. Advisor and Readers Andrea Ruff, MD, Associate Professor Jennifer Bryce, EdD MEd Senior Scientist Committee of Final Thesis Readers Committee Department Kenrad Nelson, MD Epidemiology Professor Andrea Ruff, MD International Health Associate Professor Neff Walker, PhD International Health Senior Scientist Saifuddin Ahmed, PhD MBBS Population, Family and Reproductive Health Associate Professor Alternate Members Christian Coles, PhD, MPH, MA International Health Assistant Professor Janice Bowie, PhD MPH Health Behavior and Society Associate Professor v Acknowledgments “He who is carried on another’s back does not appreciate how far off the town is”. African Proverb So many individuals have carried me on their backs however I would like to especially thank the following individuals for making the walk to town easier: To Dr. Jennifer Bryce: Words are not adequate to express my gratitude for all your help and support over the years. I remain grateful to you. To Dr. Andrea Ruff: From when I started this journey to the very end, you have been a very welcome constant. I appreciate you and I remain grateful to you. To Dr. Gayane Yenokyan: You have been so kind and helpful, thank you for all your support. Working with you made me appreciate biostatistics even more! To Dr. Larry Moulton: Thank you for all your tutelage and guidance. To Dr. Fischer-Walker: Thank you for letting me work with you and all the kind advice you provided over the years. To my professors: I remain grateful for all your instruction. To my committee members: Thank you for supporting me through this process. To Dr. Alash’le Abimiku: Thank you for giving my first opportunity in international public health. I appreciate your support and kindness. To my friends: Sandra Muhanuka, Yinka Adeola, Asantewa Gyekye-Kusi, thank you for standing with me. To Carol Buckley: Thank you so much for your kindness, helpfulness, and availability over the years. You have been so kind to me! vi To my family: My parents: Chief James & Mrs. Ifeoma Ajene, my siblings: Ekene, Uche & Emeka- we did this together! Thank you for all your love & support. To my husband Nnamdi: You and Jayamma complete my world, I could not do this without you! God placed you by my side and we’re in this together, forever. I would like to dedicate to this dissertation to my daughter, Jayamma Chidera Nwaohiri, We love you, you are never forgotten. Till we meet again. We would have lost heart, unless we had believed that we would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13. ALL THANKS BE TO GOD WHO ALWAYS CAUSES US TO TRIUMPH! vii Contents Abstract ........................................................................................................................... ii Acknowledgments.......................................................................................................... vi Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 Methods ............................................................................................................................ 15 Paper 1: Does official development assistance predict levels and changes in coverage for proven maternal, newborn and child health interventions? Analyses from 26 Countdown to 2015 priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa. ..................................... 15 Data Sources ................................................................................................................. 15 Outcome Variables ........................................................................................................ 16 Predictor variables ........................................................................................................ 16 Statistical Methods ........................................................................................................ 17 Paper 2: Metrics for Measuring Change in Population Coverage for MNCH Interventions: A Systematic Review. ........................................................................... 20 Data Sources ................................................................................................................. 20 Methods......................................................................................................................... 21 PRISMA Checklist........................................................................................................ 23 Paper 3: Utilization of maternal health interventions among women with varying socioeconomic status. ................................................................................................... 24 Data Sources ................................................................................................................. 24 viii Outcome Variables ........................................................................................................ 25 Predictor Variables ........................................................................................................ 25 Statistical Methods ........................................................................................................ 26 Paper 1: Does official development assistance predict levels and changes in coverage for proven maternal, newborn and child health interventions? Analyses from 26 Countdown to 2015 priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa ..................... 27 Abstract ......................................................................................................................... 27 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 30 Methods......................................................................................................................... 33 Results ........................................................................................................................... 38 Discussion ..................................................................................................................... 43 Paper 2: Metrics for Measuring Change in Population Coverage for MNCH Interventions: A Systematic Review ............................................................................. 48 Abstract ........................................................................................................................
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